Author: Jon Scaccia

Breaking Barriers to Cancer Treatment

Cancer claims nearly 10 million lives globally each year, yet does not affect everyone equally. Socioeconomic factors play a significant role in determining who gets timely, effective treatment and who… Read More

Staying Safe in Heat Wave

Imagine waking up one summer morning to find the temperature soaring (like, I don’t know, today). By noon, it’s unbearably hot, and by evening, the heatwave has claimed lives. This… Read More

Understanding Heat Waves

Heat waves are becoming more frequent, intense, and prolonged, posing significant risks to human health, ecosystems, and economies. This comprehensive review by Barriopedro and colleagues delves into the intricacies of… Read More

Health Insurance Gaps by US County

The good folks at Overflow Data have created some nice visualizations of health insurance coverage gaps here in America. Let’s take a closer look at our home base of Pennsylvania…. Read More

Promising Treatment for Monkey Pox

Monkey Pox (Mpox) is a disease caused by the mpox virus, a close relative of the smallpox virus. Although less deadly than smallpox, mpox can still cause serious health issues… Read More